Question

the length of a rectangle is eight more than twice its width. the perimeter is 96 feet. find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Answer 1

The width is 13 1/2 feet and the length is 35 feet.

Explanation:

96 = 2(2w+8) + 2w

96 = 4w + 16 + 2w

96 = 6w + 16 Subtract 16 from both sides

80 = 6w Divide both sides by 6

w = 13 1/2

l = 2(13 1/2) + 8

l = 27 + 8

L = 35